Loneliness in China spurs growth of companionship economy
The said industry is estimated to be worth 50 billion yuan by 2025, according to a report by state-owned investment firm Sinolink Securities.
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Thai PM announces digital wallet registration will begin Aug 1
Recipients of the 10,000-baht digital handout should have turned 16 by September 30 and should not have more than 500,000 baht in their bank accounts. They should also not have…
At least 100 students injured across Dhaka as activists of student wing of ruling party attack protesters
Police fire tear gas, pellets at quota reform protesters after Bangladesh Chhatra League attack on sit-in; journalists, teacher among ‘critically injured.'
Illegal sales of fentanyl surge in South Korea
In South Korea, medical regulations stipulate that narcotic analgesics like fentanyl should only be prescribed to patients aged 18 and above in most cases.
President Yoon promises incentives for companies hiring North Korean defectors
In its inaugural ceremony in Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, formerly used as the presidential office, President Yoon promised to tackle the problem of unemployment among North Korean…
Are pedal cams the answer to Korea’s sudden acceleration disputes?
These cameras, which capture drivers’ foot movements, are being touted as a means to provide clear evidence and settle disputes over the true cause of accidents.
Can I save enough to buy my own home?
In the first episode of We Try First's second season, ST's young journalist Cheow Sue-Ann learns the basics of financial planning. In this video series, the team will try to find…
‘The customer is not always right’: Japan fights growing scourge of customer harassment
On July 9, Takashimaya became the first major department store to announce measures against such harassment – kasuhara in Japanese. It warned that it will ban recalcitrant…
Bangladesh Quota Protest: PM Hasina’s ‘disparaging’ comment ignites protests across campuses
In response to a journalist's question, PM Hasina said, "Why is there so much resentment against the Liberation War and the freedom fighters? If the grandchildren of the freedom…
Students and quota holders say reform is necessary
The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.